Maharashtra: The issue of pet-related disturbances, particularly concerning dogs, in housing societies will be discussed at a three-day convention of housing societies in Maharashtra's Thane district from Friday (December 26).
As many as 2,500 housing societies from Thane have already registered for the "Maha Adiveshan", which is expected to be attended by around 25,000 persons, Thane District Co-operative Housing Federation Ltd president Sitaram Rane said at a press conference here on Thursday.
The issues related to pets have been causing tension and conflicts within residential complexes as well as law and order problems. There have been difficulties in resolving such problems due to the interference from animal welfare organisations, he said.
Rane expressed concern, especially over the safety of children, pointing out that in some cases, dog bites have led to serious injuries and even fatalities.
He called for the implementation of stricter regulations concerning pet handling, and said such guidelines should be included in the cooperative society rules to ensure their effective enforcement.